Study Links PFAS Exposure to Childhood Leukemia Risks
Researchers found a "strong and consistent" dose-response relationship between some PFAS exposure among expecting mothers and their child's risk of leukemia.
Researchers found a "strong and consistent" dose-response relationship between some PFAS exposure among expecting mothers and their child's risk of leukemia.
Federal health officials indicate that ingestion is the most likely route of PFAS exposure, particularly for those who live close to known sources of water contamination.
Environmentalists indicate that more stringent measures are needed to detect and prevent PFAS drinking water contamination, which poses serious health risks for communities throughout the U.S.
The groups indicate some states are already making progress in avoiding additional PFAS water contamination, with Maine planning to ban the chemicals by 2030.
Even after 3M ends production of the toxic chemicals, it is likely to continue to face PFAS water contamination lawsuits for decades due to the persistent nature of the "forever chemicals"